Beyoncé Takes the Braid to Great Lengths

What do you get when you combine a power ponytail with the playful appeal of a down-to-there plait? Beyoncé‘s latest signature hairstyle. After test-driving autumnal braids with a set of mussed schoolgirl twists, Bey opted to upgrade the look for Friday’s Tidal X: 1015 event, her slicked-back blonde pulled into a sky-high braided ponytail intricately woven at the base. The serpentine plait fell well past waistline, bringing a sunny note to her otherwise dusky ensemble when casually slung over one shoulder. And though the eye-catching updo would have been a standout style all on its own, Beyoncé’s shimmering lids, exaggerated lashes, plum lipstick, and glitzy, crescent-inspired earrings culminated in a look fit for a contemporary pop queen. Move over, shoulder-skimming chops: Bey’s newest style is inspiring dramatic lengths.